Disclaimer: Twilight and its affiliates aren't mine. I just wrote a cute little story with some of its characters. Missrebecca looked it over for me.

A/N This is the last full chapter of this story. I hope you've enjoyed reading as much as I've enjoyed writing. The epilogue will be posted on Tuesday. I'd love to hear what you think of this.

Chapter 14

Edward

Softly running my fingers through her hair and down her arm, I whispered in her ear, 'Bella, wake up, beautiful.'

She sighed and scooted back closer to me, her butt rubbing against my morning erection, making it difficult for me to focus on what we needed to do.

The night before had been amazing. When I had first laid eyes on her outside her apartment, I was overcome with emotion. Seeing her in the flesh again, being able to touch her, to touch the life growing inside of her… I was awestruck.

Then, once we had gone into the privacy of her apartment, lust and physical need for each other had overruled every logical thought, and within moments we had moved to her bedroom.

I must admit, I had surprised myself when I had confessed my love to her right then and there, but looking back, I wouldn't change a thing. I was just glad she felt the same. That would make it much easier to discuss our situation and what we would need to do.

'Bella?' I tried again, kissing her shoulder.

She rolled over and nuzzled her face against my chest before looking up at me, still half asleep it seemed.

'Edward?' she mumbled. 'You're really here,' she continued happily.

'I'm really here,' I confirmed, and kissed her.

o.O.o

An hour – and one steamy shower – later, I watched as Bella made us some tea in her tiny kitchen. With the amount of money involved in the wedding business, I must admit I had half expected her home to be more lavish. In reality, its modest size suited her, and she had decorated it in a fun and colorful style, which I easily recognized from her laidback clothes and character. The place oozed comfort and ease, but with an artistic touch.

Bella had offered to brew a pot of coffee, but I knew she wasn't supposed to drink the stuff, so I told her tea would be fine. I knew how much she loved her coffee, so drinking it in front of her seemed cruel, especially considering the possibly difficult conversation that lay ahead.

When two mugs were filled with the steaming, fragrant liquid, we moved to her living room and sat on the couch. For some reason, she sat down on the opposite end from me, but I laid my arm on the back of the couch and raised an eyebrow, and she immediately scooted into my side, smiling apologetically.

'Sorry, I just… wasn't sure…'

'That's crazy. Bella, I'm here. I got on a plane the minute I read your e-mail. Really, I think I was just looking for a reason to take time off work to be with you. I want this. I want us. Don't you realize that by now?'

'I guess so. It's just, I don't know. So much is happening right now…'

'I get that. But I'm in this. However you want to do it. We just have to figure out the practicalities. Like, where are we going to live and such. Oh, and have you seen a doctor yet?'

'Yes, but only to confirm it. My first check-up is this week, and I'll get an ultrasound then, too.'

The thought of being there with her during all of her appointments caused a warm feeling to spread in my chest. I already loved the little nudger inside her, and I loved Bella even more because of it.

'Good,' I stated. 'Then I'll go with you. I want to see our little miracle.'

She smiled up at me almost shyly, and I couldn't resist kissing her adorable smile.

'I can call work tomorrow and give my notice, then look into transferring,' I started.

Suddenly, she sat up straight, a shocked expression on her face.

'No!' she exclaimed.

'You don't want me to move here?' I asked, confused and, honestly, slightly hurt.

'That's not it,' she rushed to assure me. 'But I'll have to move anyway. This place is way too small…'

'What do you suggest then?'

'Well, I've been discussing some options with Alice, and it wouldn't really be a problem for me to start a Chicago division of our business. One of us could always fly in for the bigger projects.'

'You want to move to Chicago?' I asked, a wide grin starting to form on my face.

'Yes. If you'll have me.'

'Are you kidding me?' I practically shouted. 'I'd love to! When would you be moving?'

'My lease is up in two weeks, so…'

'Then I'll take three weeks off work so I can help you move.'

She smiled again as tears formed in her eyes.

'Won't you miss your parents? Alice?' I questioned.

'They can visit. And with the way my parents reacted yesterday, I think some distance might be a good thing.'

'If you think so. Still, I'd like to meet them before I take you away to live in sin across the country,' I winked.

'What, you're not going to make an honest woman out of me?' she grinned.

'Eventually,' I promised.

That was definitely something I could see in our future.

'But first, there's something else I need to do,' I said, and reached for my phone as I kissed her forehead.

After scrolling to my other cousin's number, I hit send. He answered after the fourth ring.

'Yo, what's up?'

'Jazz, I need a favor.'

'Shoot.'

'Could you go to my place, check my mail and water my plants? I'll be gone for about three weeks.'

'Sure.'

'And while you're there, could you free some space in my closet? About half should be alright.'

'Sure thing, man. Are you reorganizing?'

'Something like that,' I said, unable to keep the smile out of my voice.

'Where are you, by the way?'

'Seattle.'

'Aha,' he mused knowingly.

'And I also need you to clear out the spare bedroom. Could you call my mom and ask her to help you set up a nursery?'